Craftsman 917.270711 - Manual (Page 25)

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER UNKAGE AND
ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral vtAien
the gear-^iftieveris in the rteutral (N)
'lock gate) position. The acQustment is
!>reset at the factory; however, if adjust-
nent is needed, proceed as follows:
• Make sure transa)de is in neutral (N).
• Loosen two lodoHite on tie rod.
• Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls
into neutral lock gate on fender corvsole.
• Tighten locknuts securely.
. Gearshift Lever
Neutral Lock
Gate
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori­
zontal (left to right) when >Ariieels are posi­
tioned straight forward, remove steering
whi^ and reassen^ie per instructions In
the Assembly section of this manual.
£RONT WHEEL TOE-IWCAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor.-Jf damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
-camber;^ contact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE wheel FOR REPAIRS
* Block up axle securely.
*
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
vdieel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
* Repair tire and reassemble.
* On rqajj^eels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle, irtsert square
keyT^
• Replace washers arKi snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures arxi prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corroacm.
V^ishers
RetEuning
Ring
Axle Cover Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK
BATTERY
ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener­
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smolung materials away from batter­
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec­
tion this manual).
If "jumper csdMesT are used for emergency
starting, follow tills procedure:
AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped
with a 12 volt negative grouruied system.
The other vehical must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded sy^em. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicals.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES-
• Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (-f) terminal of each bat­
tery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER-
• BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
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